Nuneaton and Bedworth Rural Area

A 33-year-old man has been sentenced for theft of sheep. Last month PC Kate Taylor from our Rural Crime Team, arrested Ion Pinzari, of St Annes Close, Daventry, for failing to appear at Court for theft of sheep. He appeared at Leamington Magistrates Court the same day. On Sunday 16th February 2020 we received a…

As we begin another month in lock down, if you choose to exercise in the countryside, please make yourself aware of the Countryside Code and if walking in fields with livestock in, only enter if there is a public footpath in it, stay to the footpath at all times, close ALL gates and if you…

Warwickshire Police is highlighting the needs of Vulnerable Road Users as part of a national NPCC campaign between 9 and 22 November 2020 aimed at improving the safety of pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists and horse riders on the roads. PS Shaun Bridle said “Vulnerable road users do not have the same protection as a driver sitting…

E-Scooters are defined as ‘powered transporters’, the laws that apply to motor vehicles apply to powered transporters and E-Scooters fall within this definition. This does not apply to electrically-assisted pedal cycles they have their own regulations. https://www.gov.uk/electric-bike-rules Any privately owned E-Scooter can not be ridden on any public place ( Road, pavement, cycle lane, parks)…

Get help for domestic abuse. Call 999 if in immediate danger. If you can’t speak & are calling from a mobile, listen to the operator & when prompted, dial 55 to connect to police, who will help. Refuge  Warwickshire can also provide support on 0800 408 1552  #YouAreNotAlone

From today (5/11/20) until 2/12/20, you must not leave or be outside your home except for specific purposes, full details can be found on the attached government link: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/new-national-restrictions-from-5-november?fbclid=IwAR2-PAEvjexah6QvOmhBoGLkZkBBBF5XH6TJK0yZkLZJ_zSLEEefi2qBM64#Mids  

Please find attached the latest newsletter from our Rural Crime Team: Newsletter Oct 2020